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July 21, 2012
White Knight Buys Twickenham Film Studios
The successful acquisition of Twickenham Film Studios (TFS) has been completed by Twickenham Studios Ltd. (TSL) it was announced today by Sunny Vohra, Managing Director of TSL. The new owners will work with existing staff and management to plan the…
21 July 2012 | Category » news | Comments [1]
July 20, 2012
Wet Weather Camping
Top Tips and Helpful Hints from “Akela”
“It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent.”
DAVE BARRY- AMERICAN WRITER
Any dreams we might have of an idyllic camping holiday under a warm, lazy summer sun have largely been washed away in the recent weather. But for all the inconvenience of relentless rain there is still plenty of fun to be had if you are suitably prepared…and there is nothing so soothing as lying in a tent, comfortable and warm, and listening to the gentle patter of rain on the roof above.
20 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [1]
BIBA Journalist of the Year 2012 - Bob Howard
St Margarets local, Bob Howard has won the prestigious BIBA Journalist of the Year award. The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), the UK’s leading general insurance intermediary organisation, has named Bob Howard from BBC Radio Moneybox as the BIBA Journalist…
20 July 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]
Local Free School Campaign to Continue
The New Local School for Twickenham Steering Group says their campaign for a new parent-driven inclusive secondary free school will continue. Their proposal wasn’t on the Department for Education’s list of 100 Free Schools approved for opening in 2013, but…
20 July 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]
July 15, 2012
Photos from the 2012 St Margarets Fair
It was wet, but there was a pretty good turnout for the mostly dry afternoon. Well done to all the fair organizers, school volunteers, stall holders and people who visited.
If you have some photos to share, please contact us at content@stmgrts.org.uk.
15 July 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]
July 11, 2012
Event Reminder: St Margarets Fair - 14 July 2012
Don’t forget that this Saturday, 14 July 2011, from 12 - 7.45pm, is the 34th Annual St Margarets Fair in Moormead Park. a full programme of entertainment throughout the day, starting with a popular children's '5-a-side' football tournament in…
11 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
Remembered at Last
The story of a pilot in Bomber Command
At 12.00 on Thursday 28th June the Queen unveiled a memorial honouring the 55,573 aircrew of Bomber Command who were killed during WW2 and all those who died in their attacks. On it is written…
“The fighters are our salvation, but the bombers alone provide the means of victory.”
WINSTON CHURCHILL
Frank was my neighbour and friend. During the 2nd World War he was a pilot in Bomber Command flying Lancasters for 9 Squadron based at Bardney in Lincolnshire.
11 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [3]
Event Reminder: Literature Along the Thames - 15 July 2012
From 1-5pm on Sunday, 15 July 2012, in the newly opened Diamond Jubliee Gardens, The Embankment Twickenham, TW1 (off Wharf Lane) In the lead up to our month long November Literature Festival we are celebrating the opening of the new…
11 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
Event Reminder: RFU Strawberry Hill Music & Fun Day - 22 July 2012
On Sunday, 22 July 2012 the Rugby Football Union presents the annual Strawberry Hill Music & Family Fun Day in the grounds of the gothic house on Waldegrave Road, Twickenham. Over 7,000 attended last year. As well as providing the…
11 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
July 9, 2012
Please Sign a Petition for a 20 mph Speed Limit near St Marys School
Petition for 20 mph speed limit and other traffic mitigation in the vicinity of St Mary’s School on Strafford Road, Twickenham. The opening of a new school in Strafford Road makes traffic mitigation imperative. Strafford Rd., Oak Lane and Amyand…
9 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
July 8, 2012
Olympic Events in Richmond Borough
Richmond upon Thames features strongly in the build up to the London 2012 games with the Torch relay passing through the Borough twice. The Borough is also at the heart of the road cycling events with road races and time…
8 July 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]
Water Main Repairs at Richmond and Crown Road Junction - UPDATED until 20 July 2012
Unfortunately we had to postpone this work as we discovered that the leak was located on another water main. We will now be re-starting work on 9 July. Work will take place opposite 281 Richmond Road and we will…
8 July 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]
Event Reminder: Mini-Fest! Part of Boris' Showtime
Mini-Fest! is a festival of outdoor theatre, dance and arts activities for families, children and young people. Taking place in two parks across the borough Mini-Fest! is an excellent opportunity to enjoy Richmond’s green spaces whilst enjoying a variety of outdoor performances and activities. Mini-Fest! is part of Showtime, presented by Mayor of London. Showtime is a free outdoor arts festival giving all Londoners the chance to enjoy world class entertainment and culture on their doorstep.
8 July 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
